SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A local Samoan couple is turning a cultural tradition rooted in the Pacific Islands into a growing business in San Diego — introducing more people to kava and the community-centered experience behind it.
Audrey and Mikaele Von Radtke, the founders of Von Radtke & Company Kava Brewing, launched their business last year with a mission that goes beyond selling drinks. For the couple, kava represents culture, connection and storytelling.
“Kava is something that’s not as common when we were growing up, especially coming to the states,” Mikaele Von Radtke said. “Not a lot of people tried it or had it before.”…